Heading Outdoors

∎Learn to Row Day — Northampton Community Rowing sponsors free Learn to Row Day on Aug. 3, from 8 to 10:30 a.m., Hamp Crew boathouse, Old Springfield Rd., off of Route 10 (Fort or Olive Streets) in Northampton. For more information go to hampcrew.com.

∎ Cycling for Seniors — All Out Adventures and Mass. Dept of Conservation and Recreation offer a program on the Norwottuck Rail Trail in Hadley for ages 60 and up on Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays. Fee: $5. For information call 584-2052 or email info@alloutadventures

∎Adpaptive Kayaking — Mass. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation Universal Access Program holds adaptive kayaking program for people with disabilities, their families and friends on Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and on Aug. 7 and 14, from 9:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., DAR State Forest, Route 112, Goshen. Preregistration required; call 259-0009 or 584-2052.

∎ Bridge of Flowers 3K Walk and 10K Run — Community Resources for People with Autism sponsors 35th annual event on Aug. 10, Bridge of Flowers, Shelburne Falls. For information go to www.bridgeofflowers10k.com

∎ Journey Through Lesbian Mecca — Two-hour walking tour covering the history of Northampton’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community on Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. All welcome. Limited to 30 people. Fee: $20 general, $10 seniors and low-income to benefit the Sexual Minorities Archives. For more information go to sexualminorities.archives@yahoo.com or call 584-7616.

Items for Heading Outdoors may be emailed to calendar@gazettenet.com, faxed to 585-5299 or mailed to the Daily Hampshire Gazette, 115 Conz St., Northampton 01060.

∎ Explore the Connecticut River — Kestrel Trust sponsors kayak/canoe with Wendy and John Sinton, authors of “The Connecticut River Boating Guide,” on Aug. 24 from 9 to 11 a.m., Sportsman’s Marina, at the Coolidge Bridge, Hadley. Bring own kayak or canoe or rent for $25/$30. Preregistration required. Email office@kestreltrust.org or call 549-1097.